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Definitions from the Webchain upVerb (transitive): 1. To secure or fasten with a chain. Example sentence: The workers had to chain up the equipment to prevent theft. 2. To confine or restrain someone by using chains. Example sentence: The dangerous criminal was chained up in a maximum-security prison. Phrasal verb: chain someone/something up To keep someone or something restrained or confined by using chains. Example sentence: The owner had to chain their aggressive dog up in the backyard for safety. Idiom: chain up When a store, restaurant, or business closes down or ceases operations permanently. Example sentence: The beloved bookstore had to chain up due to the increasing popularity of online shopping. Related products: | ||||
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